Gossen MetraWatt METRISO BASE Operating instructions

Brand: Gossen MetraWatt

Model: METRISO BASE

Category: Measuring, testing & control

Type: Operating instructions

This manual is also suitable for

METRISO INTRO, BASE, TECH

Insulation, Low Resistance and Voltage Measurement Instrument

3-349-812-03

4/8.19

Operating Instructions

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Features Overview of Both Instrument Variants Scope of delivery:

1 Insulation and resistance measuring instrument

1 DAkkS calibration certificate (not METRISO INTRO)

1 Set batteries (8 ea. in battery holder) (not METRISO INTRO)

1Carrying strap

1 Alligator clip (not METRISO INTRO)

1 KS17-4 cable set

1 Condensed operating instructions

1 Supplement Safety Information

1 Detailed operating instructions for download from our website

at www.gossenmetrawatt.com

Battery Compartment Lid and Location of the Fuses

(housing bottom)

METRISO INTRO BASE TECH

Article number M550N M550O M550P

Measurements

INS

U = 1000 V

✓

—

✓

INS

U = 250, 500 V ✓✓✓

INS

U = 50, 100 V — ✓✓

R 10 Ω ... 10 kΩ

—

✓✓

RLO 0.17 Ω ... 10 Ω

✓

✓✓

U 0 ... 1000 V

✓ —

✓

U 0 ... 500 V

✓

✓✓

Display Functions

Backlit display

✓

✓✓

Limit value LED (green/red) for:

Additional acoustic signal, limit value per VDE 0100

INS

LED for dangerous contact voltage

(when switched off)

—

✓✓

LCD symbol for external voltage

✓

✓✓

Battery level display

✓

✓✓

Special Functions

Discharge capacitive devices under test

✓

✓✓

Safety shutdown (UBatt < 8 V)

✓

✓✓

Features

CAT II 1000 V / CAT III 600 V / CAT IV 300 V

✓ —

✓

Measuring category CAT III 600 V / CAT IV 300 V

✓

✓✓

10 MΩ test resistor

—

✓✓

DAkkS calibration certificate

—

✓✓

a b

Replacement Fuse

Fuse

Battery Compartment Lid

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Inserting the Battery Holder (side view) Connections (housing top)

Z550A accessory as option: Test probe with a key for triggering measurement, and

an additional key for illuminating the measuring point, including shielded plug-in

connector cable

Battery Holder

Battery Compartment Lid

Battery Holder

Contacts

Battery

Contact

Spring

User Interface

Compartment

COM

SHIELD

Shielded

Cable

Test

Resistor*

Test

Resistor*

Measuring

Test Probe wit h

Control Keys

10 MΩ*

Connector with

Shielded Cable,

Option KS-C (Z541F)

(G500/G100G500/G1000)

Connections

GUARD*

* not METRISO INTRO

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User Interface (Example METRISO TECH)

LCD panel

Start measurement

Parameters transfer

Exit

Activate instrument

Continuous

Scroll down:

Red LED: limit value exceeded

Red LED:

– External voltage with device switched off *

Setup menu SEt

Function

selector switch

Guide for

carrying strap

Guide for

carrying strap

M Vk

TRMS

Rlo>10%

MAN

DATA

STORE

ZERO G

ISO

2500V

1000 V

Green LED: limit value adhered to

– SETUP: parameter selection

– V: voltage type selection

– Rlo: polarity reversal

Scroll up:

– SETUP: parameter selection

– V: voltage type selection

– Rlo: polarity reversal

– Test/Measuring voltage with device switched on

for Riso/Rins,

from standby

state

measurement

R & R

– Discharge voltage for Riso/Rins

* not

METRISO INTRO

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Digital Display Symbols

1 Battery level indicator

2 Digital display with decimal point and polarity display

3 MAN: Low-resistance measurement:

manual measuring range selection active

4 Rlo: Low-resistance measurement:

special case for automatic low-resistance measure

ment with measurement in both directions of current

flow: both measured values are displayed where

Rlo > 10%

5 Low-resistance measurement:

polarity reversal display (reversed current flow

direction) Ω→ or ←Ω

6 Analog display pointer: bar graph or pointer,

see A.diSP parameter on page 12

Triangle at display: indicates overranging

7 DC/AC: Selected current type

ISO xxxV:

Insulation resistance measurement: selected test voltage

9 Ω V: Unit of measure

10 ZERO:

Cable compensation for low-resistance measurement is

active,

see rLEAd parameter on page 11

11 DATA: Blinks during measurement

Static: measured value is stable

12 Warning regarding dangerous voltage:

U > 50 V AC/DC

13 Acoustic signal (beeper) active for exceeded limit

values, see bEEP parameter on page 12

14 ON Instrument is continuously on

(except with switch in OFF position),

see APOFF parameter on page 12

TRMS

Rlo>10%

MAN

DATA

ZERO

ISO

2500V

1000 V

1 3

4 52

Battery full

Battery OK

Battery weak

Battery (almost) dead, U < 8.5 V

Battery level indicator

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Contents Page Contents Page

1 Applications ...............................................................................7

2 Safety Features and Precautions ..............................................8

3 Initial Start-Up ...........................................................................9

3.1 Battery test ......................................................................................9

3.2 Installing or Replacing Batteries .....................................................9

3.3 Query and Set Device Parameters – SETUP Function ...................10

3.3.1 Paths to the Various Parameters ...............................................................10

3.3.2 Querying Parameters – InFo Menu (as moving letters) ..............................11

3.3.3 Entering Parameters – SEt Menu ...............................................................11

3.3.4 Default Settings .........................................................................................13

4 General Operation ....................................................................14

4.1 Switching On, Monitoring and Switching Off ................................14

4.2 Measured Value Display ................................................................15

Measuring Insulation Resistance – Riso/Rins Function ......................16

5.1 Connection ....................................................................................16

5.2 Performing the Measurement .......................................................16

5.3 Ending the Measurement ..............................................................17

6 Measuring Direct, Alternating and

Pulsating Voltage – V Function ................................................18

7 Measuring Resistance – k

Function (METRISO BASE/TECH) .......19

8 Measuring Low-Value Resistance (up to 10 Ohm) – R

Function ......20

8.1

Measurement with Automatic Polarity Reversal – AUTO Function ........... 21

8.2 Measurement with Manual Polarity Reversal – MAN Function .....22

8.3 Taking Measurement Cables and Extension Cables into Account (up

to 10 Ohm) – ZERO Function (Roffset) ...........................................23

9 Test Resistor for Insulation Measurement for Checking the

Insulation Measuring Instrument ............................................ 23

10 Characteristic Values .............................................................. 24

List of Abbreviations and their Meanings ..................................... 28

12 Maintenance ........................................................................... 28

12.1 Battery and Rechargeable Battery Operation ................................28

12.2 Fuses .............................................................................................29

12.2.1Fuse Link – FUSE Message ........................................................................ 29

12.2.2Electronic Fuse .......................................................................................... 30

12.3 Housing .........................................................................................30

13 Recalibration ........................................................................... 30

14 Appendix ................................................................................. 31

14.1 Sample Connection Layouts for Insulation Resistance Measurement ...... 31

14.2 Attaching the strap to the test instrument ....................................34

14.3 Attaching the Test Probe Holder to the Carrying Strap ................34

14.4 Technical Data for Measurement Cables

(scope of delivery: KS17-4 safety cable set) .................................35

14.5 Optional Accessories (not included) ..............................................36

14.5.1

Application Test Probe for Remote Triggering (Option Z550A) ................................ 36

15 Repair and Replacement Parts Service

Calibration Center and Rental Instrument Service ............................. 37

16 Product Support ...................................................................... 37

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1 Applications

These instruments fulfills all requirements of applicable European

and national EC directives. We confirm this with the CE mark. The

relevant declaration of conformity can be obtained from GMC-I

Messtechnik GmbH.

METRISO INTRO/BASE/TECH insulation and resistance measur-

ing instruments allow for quick and efficient testing of protective

measures in accordance with DIN VDE 0100, ÖVE-EN 1 (Austria),

NIV/NIN SEV 1000 (Switzerland), and regulations specific to addi-

tional countries.

The device is equipped with a microprocessor and complies with

IEC/EN 61557 / VDE 0413 regulations:

Part 1: General requirements

Part 2: Insulation resistance measuring instruments

Part 4: Instruments for the measurement of resistance at

earthing conductors, protective conductors and bond-

ing conductors

Part 10: Combined measuring equipment for testing, measuring

or monitoring protective measures

As well as requirements per VDE 0701-0702:

Repair, modification and inspection of electrical appliances.

The test instrument is especially well suited for:

•Systems set-up

• Initial start-up

• Periodic testing

• Troubleshooting in electrical systems

The following measurements and tests can be performed with the

insulation measuring instruments:

• Insulation resistance

• Low-resistance

• Voltage

The following can also be tested by using a shielded measure-

ment cable:

• Floor covering electrostatic discharge capability

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2 Safety Features and Precautions

The electronic measuring and test instrument is manufactured

and tested in accordance with safety regulations IEC/EN 61010-1

/ VDE 0411-1 and EN 61557.

When used for its intended purpose,

safety of the operator, as well as that of the instrument, is assured.

Read the operating instructions thoroughly and carefully before using

your instrument. Follow all instructions contained therein. Make sure that

the operating instructions are available to all users of the instrument.

Tests may only be executed by a qualified electrician.

The measuring and test instrument may not be placed into service:

• If the battery compartment lid has been removed

• If external damage is apparent

• If connector cable or measuring adapters are damaged

• If the instrument no longer functions flawlessly

• After extraordinary damage due to transport

• After long periods of storage under unfavorable conditions

(e.g. humidity, dust or extreme temperature)

Opening of Equipment / Repair

The equipment may be opened only by authorized service per-

sonnel to ensure the safe and correct operation of the equipment

and to keep the warranty valid.

Even original spare parts may be installed only by authorized ser-

vice personnel.

In case the equipment was opened by unauthorized personnel,

no warranty regarding personal safety, measurement accuracy,

conformity with applicable safety measures or any consequential

damage is granted by the manufacturer.

Meaning of Symbols on the Instrument

Warning concerning a source of danger

(attention: observe documentation!)

Protection class II device

CAT II/ III Device assigned to measuring categories

METRISO INTRO/TECH:

CAT II 1000 V / CAT III 600 V / CAT IV 300 V

METRISO BASE:

CAT III 600 V / CAT IV 300 V

Indicates European Conformity

The device and included batteries may not be dis-

posed of with the trash. Further information regarding

the WEEE mark can be accessed on the Internet at

www.gossenmetrawatt.com by entering the search

term “WEEE”.

Calibration Seal (blue seal):

See also “Recalibration” on page 30.

XY123

2019-08

D-K

15080-01-01

Consecutive number

Registration number

Date of calibration (year – month)

Deutsche Akkreditierungsstelle GmbH – calibration lab

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3 Initial Start-Up

3.1 Battery test

Four different battery symbols, ranging from fully depleted to fully

charged, continuously indicate the momentary charge level in the

upper left-hand corner of the display

If battery voltage has fallen below the allowable lower

limit, the pictograph shown at the right appears. The

instrument does not function if the batteries have been depleted

excessively, and no display appears.

3.2 Installing or Replacing Batteries

New batteries must be inserted for initial start-up, or if only one

filled segment remains in the battery symbol.

Attention!

Before opening the battery compartment (see page 5 for

location), disconnect the instrument from the measuring

circuit (mains) at all poles.

Eight 1.5 V size AA batteries in accordance with IEC LR 6 are

required for operation of the insulation measuring instrument. Use

new alkaline manganese batteries only.

Rechargeable NiCd or NiMH batteries may also be used. These

can only be recharged externally. We recommend rechargeable

NiMH batteries.

Always replace batteries in complete sets.

Dispose of batteries in an environmentally sound fashion.

Ð Loosen both slotted screws for the battery compartment lid

on the back, and remove the lid.

Ð Remove the battery holder and insert eight 1.5 V size AA bat-

teries with correct polarity in accordance with the symbols.

Attention!

Make sure that all of the batteries are inserted with correct

polarity. If just one battery is inserted with reversed polar-

ity, it will not be recognized by the instrument and may

result in leakage from the batteries.

Ð Push the battery holder into the battery compartment such

that the battery holder’s contacts touch the contact springs at

the bottom of the battery compartment (see drawing on

page 3).

If the battery holder is not inserted as specified, the instrument

cannot be supplied with power.

Ð Replace the battery compartment lid and retighten the

screws.

Attention!

The instrument may only be placed into service if the

battery compartment lid is securely fastened!

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3.3 Query and Set Device Parameters

– SETUP Function

Ð Turn the rotary switch to the SETUP position.

info appears at the display.

Ð Press ENTER to query battery voltage or firmware version.

Ð Then select the desired operating parameters with the scroll

keys and acknowledge by pressing the ENTER key.

The desired information is displayed in the scroll mode (moving

letters).

3.3.1 Paths to the Various Parameters

info

SETUP

bAtt:

uers

ion

1nFo SET

Query Parameter ↓

rlead

APoFF

blight

bEEP

A.d

iSP

0..d

iSP

START

ENTER

Acknowledge

START

ENTER

Set Parameter ↓

←

Main Menus →

ESC

stby OFF

START

ENTER

ESC

stby OFF

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List of all parameters (alphabetical order)

3.3.2 Querying Parameters – InFo Menu (as moving letters)

bAtt – Query Battery Voltage

1nFo bAtt: 12.05 V.

vErSion – Query Firmware Version

1nFo bAtt:  uErS ion: 1.0.0

3.3.3 Entering Parameters – SEt Menu

rLEAd – Offset Resistance for Low-Resistance Measurement

Measurement cable ohmic resistance can be subtracted from the

measurement results automatically. Offset must be determined

and saved to memory via the rLEAd parameter to this end.

Ð Connect the measurement cables to the + and COM jacks.

Ð Short circuit the two test probes connected to the measure-

ment cables (including extension cables).

Ð Select the rLEAd parameter and acknowledge by pressing the

ENTER key. Select ZERO and acknowledge by pressing the

START key in order to trigger measurement of offset resistance:

1nFo

 SET rlead

zero / Clear 

Low-resistance measurement as described in section 8.1 is con-

ducted in both directions with automatic polarity reversal.

Note

If the test probes are not short circuited, the SHort LEAdS

prompt appears at the display.

The measurement results, i.e. the resistance of the two measure-

ment cables, are subtracted from future low-resistance measure-

ments as an offset value, and ZERO appears in the footer.

After selecting the CLEAr parameter and acknowledging by press-

ing the ENTER key, you’re provided with the opportunity of per-

forming future measurements without using the offset. If this is the

case, ZERO is no longer displayed. In this case, measurement

cable resistance is included in the measurement.

Parame-

ter

Page: Header

iSP

13: 0.diSP – Show/Hide Leading Zeros

iSP

12: A.diSP – Analog Display: Select Display Mode

APoFF

12: APoFF – Specified Time for Automatic Shutdown and Continuous ON

bAtt

11: bAtt – Query Battery Voltage

bEEP

12: bEEP – Acoustic Indication of Exceeded Limit Values

blight

12: bLiGt – Switching LCD Illumination On/Off

Com

For service purposes only

1nfo

11: Querying Parameters – InFo Menu (as moving letters)

liled

13: LiLEd – Optical Indication of Limit Value Violations

SET

11: Entering Parameters – SEt Menu

uErS

ion

11: vErSion – Query Firmware Version

rlead

11: rLEAd – Offset Resistance for Low-Resistance Measurement

START

ENTER

START

ENTER

START

ENTER

START

ENTER

START

ENTER

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APoFF – Specified Time for Automatic Shutdown and Continuous ON

Shutdown time APoFF can be specified with this parameter. The

instrument is switched off automatically if the measured value

remains unchanged for a long period of time and if none of the

keys or the rotary switch have been activated before specified

APoFF time (entered in minutes) has elapsed.

The selected on-time has as substantial influence on battery ser-

vice life.

If the on setting is selected, the instrument is set for long-term

measurement and

ON appears at the display to the right of the

battery symbol. In this case, the instrument can only be switched

off manually.

1nFo

 SET rlead  ... ...  APoFF

10 ... 59 min on



(10 minutes = default setting)

bLiGt – Switching LCD Illumination On/Off

Automatic deactivation of display illumination after xx seconds

(after the last time the rotary switch is actuated) can be selected in

order to extend the battery service life. As soon as a new measur-

ing function is selected or started, illumination is reactivated.

When set to oFF, illumination is permanently deactivated.

1nFo

 SET rlead  ... ...  bligt

15 / 30 / 45 / 90 s off 

(15 seconds = default setting)

bEEP – Acoustic Indication of Exceeded Limit Values

This parameter allows you to decide whether or not exceeded

limit values will be indicated acoustically.

on = acoustic indication activated

1nFo

 SET rlead  ...  bEEP

on / off



(on = default setting)

A.diSP – Analog Display: Select Display Mode

One of two different display modes can be selected for the analog

display:

• bArG: bar graph

• Po int: pointer

1nFo



SET rlead  ...  A.d iSP

bArG / Po int



(po int = default setting)

START

ENTER

START

ENTER

START

ENTER

START

ENTER

START

ENTER

START

ENTER

START

ENTER

START

ENTER

START

ENTER

START

ENTER

START

ENTER

START

ENTER

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0.diSP – Show/Hide Leading Zeros

This parameter determines whether or not leading zeros will

appear in the measured value display.

1nFo



SET rlead  ...  0.diSP

0000.0: with leading zeros (default value)

0.0 : leading zeros suppressed



LiLEd – Optical Indication of Limit Value Violations

This parameter allows you to decide whether or not limit value vio-

lations will be indicated optically.

on = optical indication activated

1nFo

 SET rlead  ... ...  liled

on / off 

(on = default setting)

3.3.4 Default Settings

Previously entered changes can be undone, and default settings

can be restored. This may be advisable under the following cir-

cumstances:

• After the occurrence of software or hardware errors

• If you are under the impression that the instrument does not

work correctly

Ð Disconnect the device from the measuring circuit.

Ð Briefly remove the batteries (see also section 3.2).

Ð Press and hold the key,

and reinsert the batteries.

After hearing two acoustic signals, the instrument has been

restored to its default settings.

START

ENTER

START

ENTER

START

ENTER

START

ENTER

START

ENTER

START

ENTER

ESC

stby OFF

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4 General Operation

The test leads are connected to the “+” and “COM” jacks.

Measuring High-Value Resistance with the KS-C Probe (Option)

When measuring electrostatic

discharge capacity for floor

coverings, the shielded cable

should also be connected to

the COM and SHIELD jacks (KS-C

accessory set, “cable set con-

sisting of measurement cable

and high-resistance measure-

ment cable for measurements

in the GΩ range”, see diagram). Be sure to observe color coding.

For measuring with the Test Probe for Remote Triggering (Option Z550A)

see section 14.5.1.

4.1 Switching On, Monitoring and Switching Off

After switching on the device, an acoustic message is generated

which signals that the test instrument is ready for operation.

If battery voltage falls below the allowable limit value (U < 8 V) the instru-

ment cannot be switched on, or it is immediately switched off.

Measurement cannot be started in the resistance measuring

ranges in the event of external voltage.

The instrument only switches itself off automatically after comple-

tion of an automatic measuring sequence, and after the predeter-

mined on-time has expired (APOFF parameter in SETUP switch

position, see page 12). On-time is reset to its original value as

defined in the setup menu, as soon as any key or the rotary func-

tion switch is activated.

If the instrument is switched off automatically with the rotary

switch in any position other than OFF, it can be reactivated by

pressing the stby OFF key.

The instrument can be switched off manually by turning the rotary

switch to the OFF position.

Optical Indicators

Prerequisite: The LiLEd parameter is set to on (see page 13).

Function testing should be executed regularly (see following section on testing

LEDs).

KS-C

(Z541F)

LED Status Function – Cause

Limit value indication

– Measured insulation resistance does not violate the limit

value.

– Measured low-resistance Rlo does not violate the limit

value.

Limit value indication

– Measured insulation resistance has fallen short of the se-

lected limit value.

– Measured low-resistance Rlo does has exceeded the per-

missible limit value.

External voltage when on or off (not M550N) and during discharge

Dangerous voltage of greater than 50 V is present at the mea-

surement inputs:

– Initialization of the (insulation) resistance and

low-resistance measurements is disabled.

– The discharging cycle has not yet been completed,

e.g. residual voltage at capacitive devices under test

Test/Measuring voltage with device switched on

Dangerous voltage of greater than 50 V is present at the mea-

surement inputs.

LCD Status Functions

Display

External voltage when off, and during discharge

Dangerous voltage of greater than 50 V is present at the

measurement inputs:

– Initialization of the insulation resistance and

low-resistance measurements is disabled.

– Test voltage applied during insulation measurement

– The discharging cycle has not yet been completed,

e.g. residual voltage at capacitive devices under test

Limit

Green

Limit

Red

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Testing the LED which Indicates the Detection of External Voltage

when Switched Off – OFF Switch Position

Ð Apply a voltage of greater than 50 V (+ and COM jacks).

Ð Turn the rotary switch to the V position.

Ð Read the voltage value at the LCD.

Ð Turn the rotary switch to the OFF position.

Test results: If applied voltage is unchanged and the LED which

indicates the detection of external voltage lights up red, the LED is

OK. In this case, the LED reliably indicates external voltage even

when the instrument is switched off. We recommend executing

this test at regular intervals.

Limit Values for Insulation and Low-Resistance Measurements

Acoustic Signals

Limits can also be indicated acoustically by setting the beeP

parameter to on (see page 12).

The loudspeaker symbol appears in this case.

– Low-Resistance Measurement: Signal when R

< 2

(Continuity test)

– Insulation

Measurement

: Signal

when

INS

< limit value

4.2 Measured Value Display

The following appear at the LCD panel:

• Measured value in digital format

• Measured value in analog format as bar graph or pointer

• Unit of measure

Measured values for automatic measuring sequences are

retained at the display as digital values until the next measure-

ment sequence is started, or until automatic shut-off occurs.

If the upper range limit is exceeded, 0L appears at the display,

thus indicating overranging.

If the lower range limit is fallen short of, ur appears at the display,

thus indicating underranging.

Either a bar graph or a pointer can be selected for the analog dis-

play (see AdiSP parameter on page 12).

METRISO INTRO BASE TECH

(M550N

)

(M550O) (M550P)

Limit

ISO

/ R

INS

50 kΩ @ U

ISO

INS

= 50 V —

100 kΩ @ U

ISO

INS

= 100 V —

500 kΩ @ U

ISO

INS

= 250 V

333

1 MΩ @ U

ISO

INS

= 500 V

333

1 MΩ @ U

ISO

INS

= 1000 V

—

Limit R

2 Ω

333

Limit

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5 Measuring Insulation Resistance – Riso/Rins Function

5.1 Connection

Note

Checking the Measurement Cables

Before performing insulation measurement, the test

probes on the measurement cables should be short-cir-

cuited in order to assure that the instrument displays a

value very close to 0 Ω (see section 8). This makes it pos-

sible to detect interrupted measurement cables, which

simulate high insulation resistance.

For this instrument,

fuse testing

is only performed after swit-

ching from one insulation resistance measuring range to

another. When further measurements are performed in the

same measuring range, fuse testing is dispensed with for the

sake of a faster test procedure.

Ð Connect the device under test to the + and COM jacks.

Sample connection layouts for insulation resistance measurement are

included in section 14.1. Insulation resistance can only be measured at

voltage-free objects. If mains voltage or external voltage is applied to the

measurement inputs, measurement cannot be started. This is indicated

by the

high-voltage symbol

which appears at the display.

5.2 Performing the Measurement

Note: Condensation must be ruled out when performing measure-

ments at close to the freezing point.

Ð Select the measuring function and the desired test voltage

with the rotary switch, e.g. R

iSO

100V.

The momentarily selected test voltage (nominal voltage) appears

in the bottom right-hand corner of the display.

Start an individual measurement by briefly pressing the

START

key, or

initiate continuous measurement by briefly pressing the

CONTIN

key

COM

ISO

+ COM SHIELD

0V !

ISO

INS

MAN

DATA

ISO

500V

---

START

ENTER

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DATA blinks at the display until the measured value has settled in.

Attention!

Do not touch the instrument’s terminal contacts during

insulation resistance measurements!

If nothing has been connected to the terminal contacts, or if a

resistive load component has been connected for measurement,

your body would be exposed to a current of approximately 1 mA

at a voltage of 1000 V. The resulting electrical shock is not life

endangering. However, the noticeable shock may lead to injury

(e.g. resulting from a startled reaction etc.).

Note

Three-Phase Systems

All conductors (L1, L2, L3 and N) must be measured

against PE!

Note

The instrument’s batteries are exposed to excessive

stress during insulation resistance measurement. For this

reason it’s advisable to perform individual rather than

continuous measurements.

5.3 Ending the Measurement

Individual measurement: Measurement is ended automatically as

soon as the measured value has settled in.

Continuous measurement is ended by briefly pressing the ESC key.

In either case, the measured value is retained at the 7-segment

display. When discharging begins, the unit of measure for the bar

graph changes from Ω to V. The length of the bar graph is contin-

uously reduced as voltage at the device under test drops.

Special Case: Capacitive Devices Under Test

Caution!

If measurement is performed at a capacitive object such

as a long cable, it becomes charged with up to approx.

1000 V (test voltage)! Touching such objects is life en-

dangering!

When an insulation resistance measurement has been performed

on a capacitive object it is automatically discharged by the instru-

ment. Contact between the object and the instrument must nev-

ertheless not be interrupted. Do not disconnect until:

•The caution LED (> 50 V) is no longer illuminated

•The high-voltage symbol is no longer displayed

•The analog bar graph has dropped to a value of less than 50 V

MAN

DATA

ISO

500 V

3.25

ISO/INS

MAN

DATA

ISO

500 V

3.25

ISO

INS

= const.

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6 Measuring Direct, Alternating and

Pulsating Voltage – V Function

You can measure direct voltage, as well as sinusoidal alternating

voltage with frequencies ranging from 45 to 65 Hz with this test

instrument.

Ð Select the V measuring function with the rotary switch.

Ð Select the desired voltage type with the scroll keys:

direct voltage (DC),

alternating voltage (AC TRMS)

or pulsating voltage (DC + AC TRMS)

Ð Connect the measurement cables to the + and COM jacks.

Ð Contact the measuring point with both test probes.

The measured value is displayed directly (without pressing the

START key) in analog format at the bar graph and in digital format

at the 7-segment display.

Ð After completing the measurement, switch the instrument off

by turning the rotary switch to the OFF position.

The ESC, START and CONTIN. keys are disabled in this case.

Note

Input impedance for the voltage measuring range is

10 MΩ.

Max.

1.2 kV

COM

+ COM SHIELD

TRMS

390

DC / AC

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7 Measuring Resistance – kΩ/Ω Function

(METRISO BASE/TECH)

Ð Connect the device under test to the + and COM jacks.

Resistance can only be measured at voltage-free objects. If mains

voltage or external voltage is applied to the measurement inputs,

measurement cannot be started.

This is indicated by the high-voltage symbol which appears at the

display.

Ð Select measuring function kΩ or Ω with the rotary switch.

Ð Start an individual measurement by briefly pressing the START

key, or initiate continuous measurement by briefly pressing

the CONTIN key.

DATA blinks at the display until the measured value has settled in.

kΩ

0V !

DATA

20.4

START

ENTER

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8 Measuring Low-Value Resistance (up to 10 Ohm)

– R

Function

According to the regulations, the measurement of low-value resis-

tance at protective conductors, earth conductors or equipotential

bonding must be performed with (automatic) polarity reversal of

the test voltage, or with current flow in one or the other direction.

Attention!

In the measuring function R

, measurements are per-

formed with currents about 200 mA.

Please check before measuring whether your DUT or

your circuit is designed for these high current values.

Connection

Note

Low-value resistance can only be measured at voltage-

free objects.

Ð Connect the device under test to the + and COM jacks.

Ð Select the Rlo measuring function with the rotary switch.

Attention!

The measurement cannot be started until the test probes

are in contact with the device under test.

If voltage is present at the device under test (U > 10 V),

the display is switched to voltage measurement. The dis-

play is not returned to low-resistance measurement until

voltage is less than approximately 8 V. If resistance is

greater than 10 Ω, OL pears at the display.

COM

+ COM SHIELD

R < 10 Ω

0V !

AUTO

Ω→

¬Ω

---

Rlo

START

ENTER

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